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Correspondence

G. M. Wilburn to John Boyle

1863-11-06

Document details

Date of Creation: November 6, 1863
Place of Creation: Hickman, Fulton County, Kentucky
Document Genre: Correspondence
Repository: Kentucky Department of Military Affairs
Collection: 37th - 76th Regiments Enrolled Militia Primary Source Documents (1861-1866)
Box / Folder: Box 80, Folder 863-64 FULTON COUNTY Oaths of Office 40th Rgt. Ky. Militia
CWGK Accession Number: KYR-0002-022-0019
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FTP Identifier: 32212287

Mentioned in this document

People: Wilburn, George M.; Boyle, John; Bramlette, Thomas Elliott
Places: Fulton County, Kentucky; Hickman, Kentucky; Kentucky
Organizations: 40th Regiment Kentucky Militia; Kentucky Volunteers
Dates: 1863-11-06; 1863-10-31

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G. M. Wilburn to John Boyle, 1863-11-06, 37th - 76th Regiments Enrolled Militia Primary Source Documents (1861-1866), Kentucky Department of Military Affairs. Accessed via the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition, https://discovery.civilwargovernors.org/document/KYR-0002-022-0019 (November 12, 2026).

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Hickman Ky Nov. 6. 1863.
Genl Jno Boyle
Adjt Genl Kenty Vols.
Sir.

On Saturday last, Oct 31^st, I had the honor to receive through your dept. a Commission, from His Excellency Governor Bramlette, as Lieut Col of the 40th Regt Kentucky Militia. I hereby accept the same; and herewith inclose the oath required by the Constitution and Laws of the State.

To obey all orders and see them executed, as received from my superior officers, shall be my endeavor, under all circumstances.

With great respect.
I have the honor to be
Your Obt Servt.

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40^th Regt
Fulton Co
Letter of accep^t
Lt Col^o Com^s